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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.66, 506.66 and 229.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.66, 506.66 and 229.23 is: 343.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.66 : 506.66 = 229.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.66/506.66 = 229.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.66x = 506.66 × 229.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.66x = 116,140.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,140.53/337.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.96

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